Herkimer County Grant

Herkimer County Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: October 06, 2025

Summary

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties invites nonprofit organizations in Herkimer County to apply for the Herkimer County Grant Round, offering up to $15,000 for impactful projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and educational institutions addressing non-religious needs. Projects must commence no earlier than December 2025 and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Only one application per organization will be accepted for each funding cycle.

Overview

About The Community Foundation The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is a community-based social impact investor whose mission is to engage, invest, and lead—working toward a vision of community vibrancy with opportunity for all. Our team of experienced staff and dedicated trustees is committed to boldly leading and supporting transformational community investments. We channel charitable contributions from donors through nonprofit partners that are meeting current community needs and steward community resources responsibly to ensure greater capacity for the future. Herkimer County Grant The Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Herkimer County Grant Round from nonprofit partners and organizations, specifically located within Herkimer County, for outcome driven programs or projects up to $15,000. Only one submission per organization will be considered for each funding round

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, an organization with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, governmental institutions, educational institutions, or faith-based organizations seeking support for projects/programs that address non-religious needs or issues, serving diverse constituencies without regard to religious affiliation Programs or projects in need of funding must begin no earlier than December 2025, and have identifiable and measurable outcomes with a definitive timeline for completion or outcomes to be achievedCriteria:Activities and programs that have meaningful resident and community impactNew building equipment or existing building or equipment repairs

Ineligibility

Financial assistance or loans to individuals Funding for religious or faith-based specific programming Organizational payroll and operational needs Expenses already incurred (projects in process/already completed) Capital campaigns